Ray Hadley turns down offer to take leave

Veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley has thanked the "thousands" of people who have offered their support after his police officer son was hit with a drug charge.

Senior Constable Daniel Hadley was allegedly caught in possession of a small amount of cocaine at a pub in Rouse Hill in Sydney's northwest on Friday night, following a professional standards investigation.

He was admitted to a mental health clinic after being granted bail at the weekend.

Hadley broke down in tears at a media conference on Saturday, admitting he felt inadequate as a father for not realising his son had mental health struggles.

The talkback radio presenter and rugby league commentator returned to air on Monday, after rejecting an offer to take leave.

"My employers gave me the chance to have a week off but I have never hidden from my own shortcomings - of which there are many," he said on Sydney's 2GB radio.

"I am here today to do what I do best, to get on with it and lead by example for my son and my family."